JetNation Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 The New York Jets had New England Patriots free agent linebacker Dont’a Hightower in for a visit this weekend. There were reports that he was coming back to Florham Park today. It does look like he left without a deal. The Jets ended their visit with Hightower convinced he will return to the Pats. The announcement was made by Ian Rapoport. — Dan Leberfeld (@jetswhispers) March 13, 2017 #Patriots LB Dont’a Hightower visited #Jets this weekend and he’s spent time with #Titans, as well. Both left convinced he re-signs in NE — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2017 On the QB front the Jets depth chart still only has Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty on it. A few QB rumors to note: Geno Smith visited the Giants. The Eagles have signed Nick Foles to be their backup QB, and it looks like Chase Daniels could soon be released. Here is a long forum discussion on the merits of Brock Osweiler. Click here to read the full story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 he's just getting a sense of market value so the Pats can pay him what he's worth. If they come close, there is no chance of his leaving NE for the Jets. I'm sure he'd rather land in Pittsburgh than here if NE backs out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Dcat said: he's just getting a sense of market value so the Pats can pay him what he's worth. If they come close, there is no chance of his leaving NE for the Jets. I'm sure he'd rather land in Pittsburgh than here if NE backs out. Seriously. If the money is close, why would you leave a team that is winning 12-14 games a year to go the the team that is looking to get worse from the stench of last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 He wants to stay just using teams to try and drive up the price. Merits of Brock Osweiler? That should be a short discussion not along one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoni Beast Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 In Osweiler's defense he had a good half season with Denver. He never deserved big money, but on a vet minimum I'd take him over Cutler or McCown. Id also take Chase Daniels over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Heard via Sirius NFLRadio Pats offering $10m/per..Hoping for $12m/per elsewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 10 million and another couple Super Bowl rings probably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJetsVets91 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4801823/jets-showered-donta-hightower-with-birthday-cheer-during-visit FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Dont'a Hightower is one of the NFL's best blitzing linebackers, and during his free-agent visit to the New York Jets on Sunday, the organization showed how serious it is in courting him by unleashing a birthday blitz. On the day Hightower was celebrating his 27th birthday, the Jets pulled out all the stops, as ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter explained during Monday's edition of NFL Insiders. "They sent his mother Jets merchandise, the brought him out to dinner last night and had cupcakes given to him on his birthday. They had 'Happy Birthday Dont'a Hightower' on all the screens inside the Jets training facility," Schefter relayed. Hightower's visit was set to conclude Monday, according to Schefter, before he was scheduled to fly to Pittsburgh Monday night to meet with the Steelers. "There is a major snowstorm moving in, and there's a question as to whether Dont'a Hightower is going to get out of there," Schefter said on the program. "We're waiting to see if he actually makes the trip. The Patriots are in the background. The Jets' interest is real and legitimate. I think if they come [close] financially, he's going to consider going to play for the New York Jets. But the Pittsburgh Steelers also want to bring them into their building and have him visit with them. So Dont'a Hightower's situation is fluid while the Patriots await an answer from him." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 If I were the Jets, I would put Hightower up in the best hotel for the night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 This is good news. In the worst case, we just drove up the price for Pats (or Steelers). In the best case, we get a solid LB. I just hope we're not throwing $16+ mil at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadienJetsFan Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 The only thing that was missing were the clowns and the balloons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 33 minutes ago, The Crusher said: 10 million and another couple Super Bowl rings probably.. as long as brady keeps playin' fixed ^ ^ cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 30 minutes ago, NYJetsVets91 said: http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4801823/jets-showered-donta-hightower-with-birthday-cheer-during-visit FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Dont'a Hightower is one of the NFL's best blitzing linebackers, and during his free-agent visit to the New York Jets on Sunday, the organization showed how serious it is in courting him by unleashing a birthday blitz. On the day Hightower was celebrating his 27th birthday, the Jets pulled out all the stops, as ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter explained during Monday's edition of NFL Insiders. "They sent his mother Jets merchandise, the brought him out to dinner last night and had cupcakes given to him on his birthday. They had 'Happy Birthday Dont'a Hightower' on all the screens inside the Jets training facility," Schefter relayed. Hightower's visit was set to conclude Monday, according to Schefter, before he was scheduled to fly to Pittsburgh Monday night to meet with the Steelers. "There is a major snowstorm moving in, and there's a question as to whether Dont'a Hightower is going to get out of there," Schefter said on the program. "We're waiting to see if he actually makes the trip. The Patriots are in the background. The Jets' interest is real and legitimate. I think if they come [close] financially, he's going to consider going to play for the New York Jets. But the Pittsburgh Steelers also want to bring them into their building and have him visit with them. So Dont'a Hightower's situation is fluid while the Patriots await an answer from him." Thirsty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I wonder if a 4 year 50 mil contract with 24 mil in guarantees would make him pick up a pen . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Walrus Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Up against the Pats and the Steelers, the Jets will need to be 10%+ better offer. A respectable offer is enough. Happy not to mortgage the farm to get him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Excellent! Get nobody good and suck in 17! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I don't get the hype anyway. Dude had like 65 tackles last season that isnt very impressive gor an ilbSent from my LG-H910 using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Not paying an ILB 12 mill per on a 4 win team. Lets sign Minter and cut Harris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 In Osweiler's defense he had a good half season with Denver. He never deserved big money, but on a vet minimum I'd take him over Cutler or McCown. Id also take Chase Daniels over them. Cutler had 21 tds 11 ints in 2015. I'd take Cutler over oswilier Sent from my LG-H910 using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 This is good news. In the worst case, we just drove up the price for Pats (or Steelers). In the best case, we get a solid LB. I just hope we're not throwing $16+ mil at him. Is he a solid ilb? Dude had 65 tackles 2.5 sacks. David harris ia old and had 98 tackles Only.5 sacks tho Sent from my LG-H910 using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFaninMI Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Okay they took a shot. I highly doubt he comes here but at least they made an effort. Hopefully the Steelers throw some cash his way and take him from NE. As for the QB's I would probably go with Osweiler over Cutler. Younger guy with something to prove or vet with an injury history and questionable leadership skills? I take the younger guy every time. I see no reason to sign Cutler and will take Osweiler over him. Hopefully they draft Watson as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 25 minutes ago, Ghost420 said: Is he a solid ilb? Dude had 65 tackles 2.5 sacks. David harris ia old and had 98 tackles Only.5 sacks tho Sent from my LG-H910 using JetNation.com mobile app Never said he was better, or worse, than Harris. He played hurt last year. Having said that, Harris is declining (33) while Hightower is just reaching his prime (27). Harris can't cover if his life depended on it and is further slowing down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Never said he was better, or worse, than Harris. He played hurt last year. Having said that, Harris is declining (33) while Hightower is just reaching his prime (27). Harris can't cover if his life depended on it and is further slowing down. He haf less tackles in 2015. Sent from my LG-H910 using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Never said he was better, or worse, than Harris. He played hurt last year. Having said that, Harris is declining (33) while Hightower is just reaching his prime (27). Harris can't cover if his life depended on it and is further slowing down. Also hasn't played a full season sin 2013 Sent from my LG-H910 using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 2 hours ago, CanadienJetsFan said: The only thing that was missing were the clowns and the balloons. Oh, there were plenty of clowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joejet Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 He had 65 tackles and 2.5 sacks and we are ok with signing him for 12 million. We had a rookie, Darron Lee, who had 73 tackles and 1 sack but 75% of the board hates him. ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergenjets Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 7 minutes ago, Joejet said: He had 65 tackles and 2.5 sacks and we are ok with signing him for 12 million. We had a rookie, Darron Lee, who had 73 tackles and 1 sack but 75% of the board hates him. ????? He's tiny, can't play in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) 3/13/17, 8:20 PM Still no movement on #Jets quarterback front after first #NFLFreeAgency weekend. @AlbertBreer breaks down possible light at end of tunnel. pic.twitter.com/WIo4NzeUNe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Ghost420 said: He haf less tackles in 2015. Sent from my LG-H910 using JetNation.com mobile app 4 hours ago, Ghost420 said: Also hasn't played a full season sin 2013 Sent from my LG-H910 using JetNation.com mobile app Harris has never made the pro bowl. Hightower has. Both of them are one time 2nd team all-pro. Harris in 2009 n Hightower last year. Good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 On the play before Butler's pick against the Seahawks, Hightower completely stuffed Lynch. Hightower is at best an average coverage lineback, but he is a downhill monster between the tackles, and an excellent blitzer. In addition, he also is extremely football smart. He was a defensive captain and wore the green dot for the Pats. He isn't a sideline to sideline guy like Lewis/Urlacher/Vilma, and he isn't the freak athlete like Julian Peterson was or Jamie Collins is. But he absolutely is a prototypical thumper and the heart of the defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackhuntr Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 13 hours ago, CanadienJetsFan said: The only thing that was missing were the clowns and the balloons. Rex must have been busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 8 hours ago, j4jets said: Harris has never made the pro bowl. Hightower has. Both of them are one time 2nd team all-pro. Harris in 2009 n Hightower last year. Good enough for me. who cares about the pro bowl it is just a popularity contest hightower has actually regressed if you are going by his stats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 15 hours ago, CanadienJetsFan said: The only thing that was missing were the clowns and the balloons. 13 hours ago, JetPotato said: Oh, there were plenty of clowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETdawg1389 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 In Osweiler's defense he had a good half season with Denver. He never deserved big money, but on a vet minimum I'd take him over Cutler or McCown. Id also take Chase Daniels over them. I'd take Fitzpatrick and Geno over OsweilerSent from my EVA-L09 using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4jets Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 8 hours ago, Ghost420 said: who cares about the pro bowl it is just a popularity contest hightower has actually regressed if you are going by his stats Sure its a popularity contest, but being 2nd team all pro isn't. And statistically, Fitz is the best QB Jets have ever had. Even Mark Sanchez was better than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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